Flavobacterium fryxellicola strain DSM 16209 FBFR49

Flavobacterium fryxellicola strain DSM 16209 FBFR49 is a Gram-negative, non-motile rod-shaped bacterium. This strain exhibits psychrotolerant characteristics, with an optimal growth temperature of 16°C, allowing it to thrive in cooler environments. The presence of flagella, despite its non-motility, may suggest a potential for movement in specific contexts, although its exact role in the ecology of this bacterium remains unspecified. The strain is characterized by having a single replicon, which is relevant for its genetic stability and replication process. Its genetic information can be accessed through the accession number LVJE00000000.1, providing a basis for further genomic studies and comparisons with other members of the Flavobacterium genus. Ecologically, Flavobacterium fryxellicola has the potential to play a role in cold environments, possibly contributing to nutrient cycling and organic matter decomposition in psychrophilic ecosystems. Its ability to thrive at low temperatures positions it as a significant player in cold-water habitats, where it may interact with other microbial communities and influence the overall biogeochemical processes in these ecosystems.